A comprehensive and practical guide to the many extraordinary sights of Libya. From the best preserved towns of the whole Roman empire, to ancient Arab souks and medinas, and the magnificent desert landscapes, oases and prehistoric rock paintings of the south, Libya is one of the most dramatic and least known countries of the Mediterranean. Proud, warm and welcoming, Libyans are perhaps the most engaging hosts in the Middle East.
\nLibya has been so little visited by Westerners over the last decades that it remains an unspoilt and fabulously welcoming country. As a result, however, finding one’s way around is not as easy as in more familiar destinations. Wendy Gower has lived and worked in Libya for almost nine years, and has explored the whole country thoroughly. She brings a wealth of experience – and undimmed enthusiasm – to her guidebook, and the traveller will find her a stimulating and reliable companion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Comprehensive and practical travel guide to the sights of Libya – Roman towns, ancient Arab souks and medinas, desert landscapes, oases and rock paintings. With maps and illustrations.
Preface p. 7
\nIntroduction p. 11
\nA brief history of Libya p. 15
\nTripoli p. 33
\nDay trips from Tripoli p. 45
\nSabratha p. 49
\nLeptis Magna p. 61
\nVilla Seline p. 62; Leptis Magna p. 64; Zliten p. 78; Misurata p. 79
\nGhirza, Sirte and Bu Njem p. 83 Ghirza p. 83; Sirte p. 91; Bu Njem p. 92
\nThe Sabha area and the Hamada El-Hamra p. 95
\nHun p. 95; Sabha p. 97; Brak p. 99; Zwaylah p. 99; Waw Namus p. 100; Jebel Bin Ghanimah p. 101; Al Gatrun p. 103; Bahky p. 104; Murzuk p. 105; Wadi Maknusa p. 106;
\nFjeij p. 106; Ramlat Dawada p. 107; Lake Gaberone p. 107; Lake Mahfou p. 108; Lake Trouna p. 108; Germa p. 109; Acacus Mountains p. 115; Ghadames p. 117; The Berbers p. 123; Rhaybat p. 124; Nana Tala p. 126; Qasr al Haj p. 126; Rayay- nah p. 128; Pressing Olives p. 129; Ghariyan p. 130; Libyan Weddings: A wedding in Ghariyan p. 132
\nAl Khalij p. 137
\nSultan p. 137; The oil industry p. 140; Duck Rock p. 142; Boreum p. 143; Agidabia p. 147
\nThe Libyan Desert p. 153
\nAwjilah p. 154; Kufra p. 159; The Great Man-made River Project p. 160; Bzimah p. 163; Rabyanah p. 166
\nBenghazi p. 169
\nBenghazi p. 169; Sidi Khrebish p. 171; Tocra p. 184; Tolmeita p. 186; Al Marj p. 192; Qasr Libya p. 195; Slonta p. 195; Al Haniyah p. 196; Ras Al Hamamah p. 197
\nCyrene and Apollonia and surroundings p. 199 Cyrene p. 199; Al Bayda p. 220; Apollonia p. 223; Ras Al Hilal p. 229; Derna p. 230
\nBatnan p. 233
\nTobruk p. 233; Jaghbub p. 236; The Lady be Good p. 236; Ain Malfa p. 238; Al Burdi p. 240
\nPractical Information p. 241
\nClimate p. 242; Population p. 242; Language p. 242; Religion p. 242; Currency p. 244; Communications p. 244; Media p. 245; Food and drink p. 245; Dress p. 246; Etiquette p. 247; Women Travellers p. 249; Music p. 249; Sport p. 250; Shopping p. 250; Getting there and
\ncoming back p. 250; Holidays and festivals p. 251;
\nTripoli practical information p. 252;
\nBenghazi practical information p. 256
\nUseful words and phrases p. 262 Some further reading p. 264 Acknowledgements p. 268 Index of places p. 26<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":49240,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[5550],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-40878","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-travel","7":"author-by-author-wendy-gower","8":"publisher-pallas-athene","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n